A Synthesis Experiment Using Diels Alder Reaction (741 words, 3 pages)
Diels Alder ReactionObjective To synthesize all cis-1,3,3a,4,5,7a-Hexa-hydro-5-methyl-3-oxo-4-isobenzofuran-carboxylic acidvia a Diels Alder cycloaddition addition involving hexa-2,4-dien-1-ol and maleic anhydrideReactionTable of ReagentsProductsReagent 1Reagent 2Product 1NameHexa-2,4-dien-1-olMaleic Anhydrideall cis-1,3,3a,4,5,7a-Hexa-hydro-5-methyl-3-oxo-4-isobenzofuran-carboxylic acidFormulaC6H10OC4H2O3C10H12O4Molecular Weight98.14 gmol98.06 gmol196.2 gmolQuantity (g, mL)50 uL (0.0683g)0.0669g0.134gMillimoles0.696 mmol0.682 mmol0.682 mmolEquivalents1.021.001.00Experimental procedureHexa-2,4-dien-1-ol (0.0683g, 1.02 mmol), a viscous yellow liquid, was placed in a 10 ...
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